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HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, the members of that Committee were doing their duty. My advice to all hon. and right hon. Members, having had the Committee carry out the work we asked it to do, is to read…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOn his latter point, I hope my hon. Friend will have heard my reassurances to the House in earlier answers. School truancy and children missing from school after the pandemic have…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI was in the Chamber for the urgent question. I know the issue has been a concern for many Members over a long period of time, not just because of the recent case, which will have…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady makes a very good point about what is a recurring theme at business questions. Another Member raised the issue of sunscreen being seen as a luxury item and hence…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear about the ordeal that the hon. Gentleman and many fans experienced. He should flag this issue with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport,…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 19 June will include: Monday 19 June—Motion relating to the fifth report from the Committee of Privileges, followed by a general debate on the…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I associate myself with the remarks and the tributes paid in this House to the victims of the Nottingham attack and their brave families and friends, and also to all those…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend’s request for a debate on this matter—a very good suggestion—is timely, because this week I had a meeting with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport,…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThese facilities and services are vital to residents and businesses alike. I will ensure that those in the relevant Department know about the issue that the hon. Gentleman has…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOn behalf of all Members, I thank the hon. Lady for reminding us of the important week that is coming up, and for encouraging us all to play our part in raising awareness and also…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear about the ongoing issue in my hon. Friend’s constituency. I understand that the company to which he refers has signed the developer remediation contract. I…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThese are appalling practices and they need to be dealt with. The right hon. Gentleman will know that the Bill is due to be published very shortly. He will forgive me if I save…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his ongoing work. I think the House has particularly welcomed the fact that we will have a debate on the proposals for the BBC, which is an issue…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend raises an incredibly important matter. Many people would be surprised to hear about the volume of such attacks that take place, and there has recently been a…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about that very sad case. The best thing that I can advise the hon. Gentleman to do is to raise this with the relevant Department—I think the relevant questions…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising that important point. She will know that I am neither the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, nor the Secretary of State for…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very good point. She will know that the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has been doing much more, including through reminders at…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this point. We have always held a debate on Grenfell. I have not been directly involved in the discussion but, as he will know, the debates…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseAlthough it is always good to hear from the hon. Gentleman, he, sadly, raises distressing cases. I am sure that all Members would want to express the sentiments that he has, and I…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about that situation, which will have a chilling effect on my hon. Friend’s community. I can very much see why that would be such an intimidating thing for many…15 Jun 2023